DEA schedule
Is Suboxone a controlled substance?
Suboxone contains buprenorphine and naloxone. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Buprenorphine (Schedule III).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule III |
| DEA controlled substances list | Buprenorphine: Schedule III |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine | 9064 | III | Yes | Buprenex; Temgesic; Subutex; Suboxone | Listed by name |
Suboxone NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12496-1212 | Suboxone | film, soluble | 12 mg/1; 3 mg/1 | INDIVIOR INC. | CIII |
| 12496-1202 | Suboxone | film, soluble | 2 mg/1; .5 mg/1 | INDIVIOR INC. | CIII |
| 12496-1204 | Suboxone | film, soluble | 4 mg/1; 1 mg/1 | INDIVIOR INC. | CIII |
| 12496-1208 | Suboxone | film, soluble | 8 mg/1; 2 mg/1 | INDIVIOR INC. | CIII |
Questions
Is Suboxone a controlled substance?
Yes. Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Buprenorphine (Schedule III).
Is Suboxone a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks buprenorphine and naloxone as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule III. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Opioid Antagonist and Partial Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is Suboxone?
Suboxone is Schedule III in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.
More on Suboxone
- What is Suboxone used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for SuboxoneFDA Orange Book
- What is Buprenorphine and Naloxone used for?FDA label uses
- Is Buprenorphine and Naloxone a controlled substance?Schedule III
- Generic for ZubsolvFDA Orange Book
- Opioid Antagonists listFDA drug class
- Partial Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- Suboxone Medicare Part D coverageBy plan and state
- NDC 12496-1202Suboxone NDC record
- NDC 12496-1204Suboxone NDC record
- NDC 12496-1208Suboxone NDC record
- Schedule III drugs listDEA schedule